When we remove ourselves from a toxic situation, it is for self-preservation —not punishing the other person. So, before you initiate the No Contact Rule, make sure that you’re doing it for the right reasons.
Do You Want to Be Healed?
There will be times when we find ourselves in comfort zones that are similar to just lying there, like the man in John 5…unable to move. But, as Christians, we are all called to walk —in the Spirit.
Intentional Stress Control
One lesson that I’ve learned, repeatedly, is that life is too short to waste on things that ultimately, in the grand scheme of things, don’t matter.
Weight Loss: What I Wish I Knew First
Over the years, as I tried and gave up on losing weight, I made some unhealthy and dangerous mistakes. Ironically, it was my previous experiences with failures that taught me what I know now.
Self-Care Gifts to Give and Receive
Distracted living is a fact of life. Unfortunately, one of the effects of inattention is losing sight of who we are. We can easily lose touch with what our feelings, triggers, values, boundaries, and even our qualities.
His Grace is Sufficient
Lately, I’ve been thinking about God’s grace and the meaning behind 2 Corinthians 12:9 — because to be honest His grace hasn’t always felt sufficient to me.